Automation Engineer

DANE LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

DANE LLC is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to work in a hybrid environment in Arlington, VA. The role demands expertise in CI/CD pipeline development, AWS cloud services, and container orchestration with Kubernetes.

With a focus on automation across multiple platforms, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a DevOps, automation, or infrastructure engineering role.
• Experience with Git / GitLab version control workflows in an agile development environment.
• Must be able to attain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines and automation in cloud and on-premises.
• Troubleshoot and improve deployment, monitoring, and security automation.
• Engage with teams and share best practices across the organization.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline development

AWS cloud services

Container orchestration using Kubernetes

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

OpenShift

Job description

Benefits

• Pet Insurance
• HSA & FSA Plans
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Description

At DANE, we support some of the nation’s most complex programs with a team that blends technical excellence and true collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, generous PTO, and a culture where your work is recognized, impactful, and valued.

Details

Location: Hybrid – Onsite, Arlington, VA (1‑2 days/week and as needed)

Job Type: Full Time

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Equivalent

Clearance: Must hold Active DoD/D Secret Clearance or higher

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines and automation in both cloud (GitLab, AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, Terraform, Docker) and on‑premises (Jenkins, OpenShift, Ansible) contexts
• Participate in infrastructure provisioning and application deployment automation across both environments
• Troubleshoot, document, and continuously improve deployment, monitoring, and security automation for all platforms
• Engage with both the cloud and on‑premises teams, proactively learning primary and secondary stacks through onboarding, peer programming, and joint solutioning
• Share learnings and best practices across the DevOps organization to reduce silos and accelerate overall capability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Must be able to attain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a DevOps, automation, or infrastructure engineering role
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance using GitLab CI and/or Jenkins
• Experience with infrastructure provisioning and automation using Terraform and/or Ansible
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS
• Experience with AWS cloud services for application deployment and infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with OpenShift for on‑premises container platform support
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and/or Bash for automation and infrastructure tooling
• Experience with Git / GitLab version control workflows in an agile development environment
• Experience with monitoring and observability tooling in cloud and on‑premises environments (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, or equivalent)
• Experience with agile project tracking tools such as Jira
• Strong troubleshooting skills across deployment, monitoring, and security automation
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, proactively share knowledge, and operate in a fast‑paced cross‑functional environment
• Must be able to work in the Washington, DC area and work in person at least once per week

Optional Certifications

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent cloud certification
• Red Hat OpenShift certification or equivalent

DANE LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Flexible work from home options available.